I spent last weekend being a tourist at home again! Walking the entire route of Southwest Corridor Park is #35 on the birthday list. I've walked along parts of the 4.7-mile-long route in the past, so I decided it was time to walk the entire length of it. I love the story of this... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Birding and Drawing
I went on my first official bird walk last week. I've always been quite fond of birds, but not quite fond enough to wake up at 6:00 am on a Saturday to go on a bird walk. But when I was invited to a 7:30 am weekday bird walk near my office recently, I... Continue Reading →
Happy Earth Day
Just read this quote for the first time today. Love it! "Myth: we have to save Earth. Frankly, Earth doesn't need to be saved. Nature doesn't give a hoot if human beings are here or not. The planet has survived cataclysmic and catastrophic changes for millions upon millions of years. Over that time, it... Continue Reading →
Warm Fuzzies
I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy about my town today. Why? I shopped at TJ Maxx and my items were put into a paper bag. My town recently banned plastic bags (and styrofoam)! See which other towns and countries have banned the bags.... Continue Reading →
Getting My Hands Dirty
Yesterday I volunteered at a rooftop farm called Higher Ground Farm. It's run by two people (a very nice couple), and they started planting tomatoes, herbs, and greens this past July. Even though I don't know much about gardening, I enjoy volunteering for gardening projects because... Continue Reading →
